Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Southwestern Sand ECC-40-2
The closest Valspar colour is Honey Moon (8003-22A), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Honey Moon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Honey Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 78Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EFE3D1#EDE0CE in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Honey Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silk Teddy V010-1ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Courtyard Tan 7002-13ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Nougat 8003-17AΔE 1.26 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southwestern Sand ECC-40-2 matched across all 13 brands →